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New York Ranks Among Highest in US for Pedestrian Deaths

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Abraham Jaros
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Updated on Tuesday, Nov 7, 2023

Despite speed cameras, Vision Zero initiatives, and other measures, pedestrian deaths remain high in New York. They’re up all over the United States thanks to surges in reckless driving.

ABC News now reports that New York ranks 4th in pedestrian deaths, with 2,534 fatalities over an 8-year period.

If your loved one was a pedestrian struck by a truck or passenger vehicle, then you have grounds for a wrongful death case in New York. The thing you have to be ready for, however, is the realization that the case ahead will be anything but easy.

How Insurance Companies Treat Wrongful Death Cases

It’s tough but true: insurance companies will try to blame your deceased loved one for the accident.

This is because New York is a comparative negligence state. You can receive compensation even if your loved one was 99% responsible for the accident, but the settlement would be reduced by that 99%. It is in the insurance company’s best interests to try to claim your loved one violated the law, stepped off the curb, was impossible to see, or took some sort of reckless action.

Be prepared for this by steeling yourself emotionally, but trust your personal injury attorney to gather the evidence. We look to camera evidence, witness statements, police statements, and the testimony of expert witnesses to help tell your loved one’s story when they cannot speak for themselves.

Pedestrian Death Damages

If you are the spouse, parent, or child of the deceased you can receive compensation for:

  • Funeral and burial costs
  • The lost earnings of the deceased party
  • Any medical bills incurred via the accident before the deceased died
  • The deceased’s pain and suffering prior to death
  • The loss of the deceased’s companionship and services

If the defendant was driving drunk or distracted you may be able to press for punitive damages, but these are rare and are only applicable when your case goes to jury trial. Most wrongful death cases are handled via settlement.

Get Help Fast to Win Wrongful Death Cases

Please do not wait to get help if your loved one is one of the thousands of pedestrians killed by drivers in New York. Waiting longer means evidence and witnesses disappear.

You only have two years from the date of the accident to seek justice.

Contact our office for a free consultation. We can help.

Get the advice and guidance you and your family need

You do not have to go through this alone.

At Jaroslawicz & Jaros, we have over 40 years of experience helping accident victims in New York recover compensation. The clients we represent benefit from the personal attention of our knowledgeable and experienced attorneys.

We Have Recovered Over $2 Billion for Our Clients.

The attorneys at Jaroslawicz & Jaros have obtained verdicts and settlements of over $1 Million for hundreds of our individual clients. Since all New York personal injury law firms generally charge the same legal fee why not hire an experienced law firm with a proven track record?

When you retain the New York City accident lawyers at Jaroslawicz & Jaros, you will always work directly with your lawyer, and not with a paralegal or secretary. We will always be available to you! Our hundreds of positive client reviews and testimonials speak for themselves.

Experience and a track record of results

Contact the attorneys at Jaroslawicz & Jaros for a free legal consultation regarding your rights and your legal options. If we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis so that you don’t have to worry about any upfront costs.

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You can reach partner Abraham Jaros directly, either call his cell 917-842-9544, or email him at ajaros@lawjaros.com. Or call Jaroslawicz & Jaros at 212 227 2780 in New York, or toll free 800-269-2780, or submit an online questionnaire.

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Contact us today and start your free consultation. You can also text or call Abraham Jaros directly at 917.842.9544 or email him at ajaros@lawjaros.com.

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